Title:  Mechanic - Light Duty

Job Summary

Light duty mechanic performs welding and mechanical repairs on light to medium duty fleet including Ford, Dodge and Lube trucks. Repairs include but not limited to washing down equipment, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, fuel filter changes,  component changes such as batteries, starters, A/C parts and belts. Light duty mechanics are also responsible for transmissions and engine rebuilds.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Perform welding and mechanical repairs on light to medium duty fleet including Ford trucks anything from Rangers to F-550, Transit and Econoline vans, Explorers and Expeditions, Dodge 2500, and class 8 Lube body trucks.
• Required welding repairs include but are not limited to gusset fabrication and installation, crack maintenance repairs, bracket/ mount fabrication. Oxy Acetylene torch use.
• Mechanical repairs include but are not limited to washing down equipment, oil and filter changes, air filter changes, fuel filter changes and bleed-out fuel systems on diesel engines.
• Change out components such as batteries, starters, alternators, A/c parts, harness, belts, front end and rear end rebuilds, transmissions, engines.
• Ability to look up parts and use online service manuals
• Ability to Troubleshoot and repair: A/c systems, Electrical systems, and powertrain issues.
• Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
• Clean and maintain tools and work area
• Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Qualifications 

• Minimum of two years of light duty mechanic experience

Education